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  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

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    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

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    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

    6a00e54fc42bb888340133f502dca8970b-800wi

    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

    Skinner screengrab

    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

    6a00e54fc42bb888340133f502dca8970b-800wi

    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

    Skinner screengrab

    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

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    Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

    After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

    We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

    Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

    CHE_6069 - Version 22013-04-21-Boston-police-impact-zone-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

    After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

    We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

    Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Truly Boston’s Finest: Police, Fire & EMS Dispatchers Too!

    CHE_6069 - Version 22013-04-21-Boston-police-impact-zone-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Two Boston Police officers stopped to hold a conversation in front of one of the barricades near Copley Square on Sunday. Penny noticed the sign someone had posted that was visible between them, "Truly Boston's Finest."

    After years of working in the media, we often follow the operations of Boston's first responders on radio scanners. We listened a lot last week.

    We'd like to add the calm, collected, resourceful police, fire, and EMS dispatchers to the city's list of heroes. Their work was impressive during this crisis. We heard thanks and praise for outstanding work, over the radio, from commanding officers. However, this group has not yet been given the public credit they deserve.

    Spread the word. We have great dispatchers here in Boston and they are a vital part of the team. Truly Boston's Finest!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

    DSC_3448 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

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    As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

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    Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

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    Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

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    My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

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    After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

    DSC_3451 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

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    Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
    Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

    DSC_3448 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb4e17970c-800wi

    As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb52ab970c-800wi

    Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017744c4db65970d-800wi

    Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f7cd841970c-800wi

    My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017c376d34a4970b-800wi

    After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

    DSC_3451 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

    DSC_3457 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
    Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

    DSC_3448 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb4e17970c-800wi

    As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb52ab970c-800wi

    Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017744c4db65970d-800wi

    Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f7cd841970c-800wi

    My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017c376d34a4970b-800wi

    After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

    DSC_3451 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

    DSC_3457 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
    Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Magnolias for Respite: Boston at Its Most Beautiful

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    This week, the Back Bay magnolias were in perfect bloom. We hope these photos will help you take a moment of respite to think about the beauty of our city as we begin to heal.

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    Pink or white they are all beautiful.

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    Single blooms or rows of trees, they do lift your spirits.

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    The white bloom first, then pink, and finally mauve.

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    And, today is our puppy Poppy’s first birthday so these flowers are a bouquet for our little love. 

    These and many more of our photographs are available as prints or to put on merchandise at our BostonZest Photo Gallery. Here’s the link to the Magnolia collection.

     

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino